Downtown Olympia Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo provided by Olympia Lacey Tumwater Visitor and Convention Bureau
Photo provided by Olympia Lacey Tumwater Visitor and Convention Bureau
Photo provided by Olympia Lacey Tumwater Visitor and Convention Bureau
Photo provided by Olympia Lacey Tumwater Visitor and Convention Bureau
Photo provided by Olympia Lacey Tumwater Visitor and Convention Bureau
Photo provided by Olympia Lacey Tumwater Visitor and Convention Bureau
Downtown Olympia
Downtown Olympia

Popular places to visit

Olympia Farmers Market

Olympia Farmers Market

You can do some window-shopping at Olympia Farmers Market during your stay in Olympia. Visit the top-notch restaurants or cosy cafes in this family-friendly area.

Olympia Farmers Market
Hands On Children's Museum

Hands On Children's Museum

Spend the day watching your kids explore, discover and play at this award-winning, highly interactive children’s museum in Washington’s capital city.

Hands On Children's Museum
Percival Landing

Percival Landing

Percival Landing is just one of the places to see in Olympia, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Savour the lively bars and cosy cafes while in town.

Percival Landing
East Bay Public Plaza

East Bay Public Plaza

You can find out about the history of Olympia with a visit to East Bay Public Plaza. Savour the cosy cafes and lively bars while in town.

East Bay Public Plaza
State Theater

State Theater

You can get tickets for a performance at State Theater during your trip to Olympia. Visit the cosy cafes or top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

State Theater
WET Science Center

WET Science Center

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at WET Science Center in Olympia. Savour the cosy cafes and lively bars while in town.

WET Science Center

Activities

Salem Puzzling Adventure

Olympia Puzzling Adventure

NZ$60
per traveller
Olympia Puzzling Adventure
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Our pick of the best Downtown Olympia Hotel Deals

Red Lion Inn & Suites Olympia, Governor Hotel

Red Lion Inn & Suites Olympia, Governor Hotel

3 out of 5
621 Capitol Way South, Olympia, WA
The price is NZ$191 per night from 8 Oct to 9 Oct
NZ$191
8 Oct - 9 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Olympia. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
6/10 (1,032 reviews)
"Staff was great. Champagne was ready for us at the front desk at check in. Made our anniversary special. Cheryl at the front desk ran out and got us slippers and robes on request. Handmade AC units gave the room a special feel (in addition to connecting with the adjacent locals down by the train ..."

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

Red Lion Inn & Suites Olympia, Governor Hotel
DoubleTree by Hilton Olympia Downtown Capitol District

DoubleTree by Hilton Olympia Downtown Capitol District

4 out of 5
415 Capitol Way N, Olympia, WA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$269 per night from 31 Oct to 1 Nov
NZ$269
31 Oct - 1 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Olympia. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"The hotel rooms are being updated which it needs. While our room was ok , it definitely needs to be updated so we're looking forward to that on our next stay. That being said even while being under construction the hotel was quiet and they did an excellent job in keeping the dust and noise to the ..."

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Olympia Downtown Capitol District
TownePlace Suites Olympia

TownePlace Suites Olympia

3 out of 5
900 Capitol Way South, Olympia, WA
The price is NZ$260 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
NZ$260
30 Oct - 31 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Olympia. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (264 reviews)
"Very friendly staff, very helpful. Room was terrific and well appointed. My only complaint is that the scrambled egg (powdered of course) could have used a little more attention."

Reviewed on 31 Aug 2025

TownePlace Suites Olympia
FairBridge Inn & Suites Dupont

FairBridge Inn & Suites Dupont

3 out of 5
1609 McNeil St., Dupont, WA
The price is NZ$193 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
NZ$193
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Dupont. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,467 reviews)
"The stay was very comfortable and nice we loved the night staff there very polite and had good convos"

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

FairBridge Inn & Suites Dupont
Motel 6 Tumwater, WA - Olympia

Motel 6 Tumwater, WA - Olympia

2 out of 5
400 Lee St Sw, Tumwater, Olympia, WA
The price is NZ$107 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
NZ$107
27 Oct - 28 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Olympia. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7/10 Good! (1,054 reviews)
"Easy to access, quiet clean rooms."

Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025

Motel 6 Tumwater, WA - Olympia
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lacey – Olympia by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lacey – Olympia by IHG

2.5 out of 5
4460 3rd Ave SE, Lacey, WA
The price is NZ$193 per night from 7 Nov to 8 Nov
NZ$193
7 Nov - 8 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lacey. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,087 reviews)
"Super clean place. Staff was also very friendly. Like how they ask if you need housekeeping services during your stay at check-in. We just needed towels which was not a problem obtaining. When I’m in the area, I’ll likely stay here again!"

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lacey – Olympia by IHG
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Olympia

Olympia which includes a pond and a garden

Downtown Historic District

When in Downtown Historic District, you can plan a visit to Hands On Children's Museum and Olympia Farmers Market, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Downtown Historic District
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Eastside

While Eastside may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Hands On Children's Museum and Olympia Farmers Market.

Eastside
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South Capitol

If you're spending some time in South Capitol, State Capitol Museum and Capitol Lake are top sights worth seeing.

South Capitol
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Northwest Olympia

Northwest Olympia might not have many top sights, but Olympia Farmers Market and Hands On Children's Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Northwest Olympia
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South Westside

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in South Westside and surrounding area, you can visit Washington State Capitol and Olympia Farmers Market.

South Westside
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East Bay Drive

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in East Bay Drive and surrounding area, you can visit Olympia Farmers Market and Hands On Children's Museum.

East Bay Drive

Downtown Olympia Travel Guide

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